The Coolpix A, a larger variant of the Nikon 1. Refurbished D3000 MUCH better investment. That G lens X-Ray shows why that lens is going to be in a landfill in ~10 years, whereas my 35-year-old 105mm F/2.5 Ai Nikkor will probably still be working perfectly.

tertius_decimus

Now I know why my 105VR died after single drop. This never happened to manual lenses because they were built to the last.

derpderp

You shouldn’t be dropping your lenses in the first place.

tertius_decimus

Yes but you never know when that shit will happen when you’re in the field.

Ronan

Field being your basement floor, right?

tertius_decimus

Your grave full of maggots.

AM

You spend too much time on these forums instead of being out and shooting. That’s why your lenses last an eternity. They’re probably still boxed in their original packaging.

Spy Black

You spend a similar time responding.

AM

Nope, it only took me one click and few seconds to see that you not only spend too much time on this site but other sites as well.

Spy Black

Well you’re certainly quite enamored with my post enough to troll around to see what I’m up to. Therefore I’m giving you the president’s post of the Spy Black Follower Trolls fan club.

Thom Hogan

The Coolpix A is much more a small variant of the D7000, with the non-existent 17mm f/2.8 DX lens. Your comment seems to indicate you haven’t used a Nikon 1, a Coolpix A, or a D7000.

As for G lenses versus AI lenses, please show some evidence that G lenses don’t last 10 years. Not been my experience.

Spy Black

I was referring to an overpriced, underpowered camera, traits the A the the 1s share quite well. Money much better spent elsewhere.

Hopefully your Gs will last longer than that. Hopefully parts will be available too.

Ronan

Digital camera’s, of any type, are not ‘investments’ unless purchased professionally with a high flow of return.

So a professional camera, that can withstand the wear and tear of daily professional usage, especially in hostile conditions, could be considered an investment.

Nikon D# series for example.

peteee363

except with the speed of ever changing electronics, even the d# series aren’t like the old film cameras in longevity. I wish they could make a camera, similar to the new df, and make the electronics interchangeable. then the camera would be an investment. sorta like the original f camera. the body stayed the same, they just kept improving the metering in the pentaprism over the years. but then again, not buying roll after roll of film is something I am also not purchasing either.

umeshrw

I get your meaning and concur but just a grammar check…. NOT buying roll after roll of film is something I am also not purchasing either. Maybe you missed something in the middle.

Spy Black

Cameta Camera is down at this time. I have a feeling those sales will be vaporized by the time it’s back.

so far, this has been one of the most disappointing “black friday sales” in memory. from what i’ve seen, some of the best deals were either “lottery plays” or “loss leaders” — by design or consequence inviting bait and switch. it hides the fact many more of the items promoted “on sale” were either more expensive than they were earlier in the year, and in the case of Amazon some were $5 more to cover what seems to be the free shipping. JMO.

umeshrw

5100 has it means 7100 too should have it and so will 600/610. Why does nikon intentionally cripple their bodies in this way?

Tom

You should check your sources

umeshrw

I am posting regarding manual control in live view by nikonhackers firmware. It is therein this very news flash. Sorry if I was not clear enough.